With 2017 almost here, many people are beginning to jot down their New Year’s resolutions. And, as usual, this means a number of health and fitness related goals are making the cut. As such, Brit+Co. took a look at the trends that fitness enthusiasts and novices alike will utilize to get into shape. If you…
Pantone’s Color of the Year has come to stand for more than just color. It’s a hue that’s representative of the year ahead. For 2017, the Pantone Color Institute chose Greenery as the Color of the Year. “Satisfying our growing desire to rejuvenate and revitalize, Greenery symbolizes the reconnection we seek with nature, one another…
Nalgene, the Rochester, N.Y.-based manufacturer of water bottles and thermoses, is getting in on the comic book hype train thanks to a new line of Marvel-branded bottles. According to ComicBook.com, the line includes 13 different designs on 32 oz. bottles, featuring characters like Captain America, Iron Man, Black Widow, The Incredible Hulk, Black Panther and…
After more American Airlines employees experienced hives and rashes from their new work uniforms, the employees demanded a recall of more than 70,000 uniforms. Now, American Airlines CEO Doug…
The holiday season is a time for sharing. For promotional products professionals, it’s great when that sharing involves end-users sharing photos using a product. Nicholas D’Eramo, co-owner of Triple Stitch Promotions, Prospect, Conn., described a promotion that landed his client…
Edwards Garment, Kalamazoo, Mich., recently donated 15 skids of career apparel to the Salvation Army for distribution. The donated items included polos, dress shirts, blouses, pants, skirts and blazers. “Our goal is to assist local agencies in outfitting…
Discount Labels, New Albany, Ind.; and Lancer Label, Obama, Neb., are merging, effective Jan. 1, 2017. Moving forward, the company will be known as Discount Labels, and will be a single provider for its distributors. “We have been in a strategic partnership for many months,” Eric Lanz, senior vice president of Discount Labels, told Broadway…
The best way to create a sure-fire promotion is to give out a product that the end-users will actually use and keep. Or, if you can’t do that, give them something they’ll have to pry from the clawed clutches of their cats by sending them catnip-infused direct mail. Yes, this is real. The American Genius…
Lands’ End Business Outfitters, Dodgeville, Wis., announced that it has hired Jerome Griffith as CEO, taking over for co-interim CEOs Joseph Boitano and James Gooch. Griffith served as CEO of Tumi from 2009 until the company’s sale in August 2016. Before that, he held executive positions at Esprit Holdings Limited and Tommy Hilfiger, according to…
Halls & Company, the Brooklyn Mark, Minnesota-based manufacture of ID Line, got into the holiday spirit this season by raising a total of $4,130 for local Minneapolis food shelves. While donations were given to three different food shelves, the majority…